Grandma’s Lemon Bars

My mom and I recently had an opportunity to delve into the family recipe box and make the most deeeelicious lemon bars for Liv’s baptism reception.

My grandma has been famous for these lemon bars for as long as I can remember and they are frequently requested at family gatherings year round. In fact, she even made an extra large batch for our dessert table at our wedding four years ago – they were gone in an instant.

I took the lemon bars a different direction and packaged them in small yellow cupcake wrappers before topping with whipped cream and poppy seeds – the perfect dessert for an afternoon party!

I’m tempted to seal up this recipe in the family vault, but what fun would that be. Just don’t tell Grandma I told you ;).

Grandma’s Lemon Bars

a Crust: 2 c. flour 1/2c. powdered sugar 2 sticks butter

Mix all ingredients in an electric mixer until crumbled. Line a 9×13 pan with aluminum foil (be sure to extend up over the edges of the pan) and pat mixture into bottom of pan. Bake 20 minutes or until golden brown at 350.

Comments

Such a beautiful post, Morgan – I don’t know how I missed this one! Your Grandma’s bars look beautiful, especially in the pretty presentation you created…the doilies are a fantastic idea & perfect for the occasion (I didn’t even realize they were paper at first!) Your adorable Liv in her baptismal gown, the photo is gorgeous! I’m trying to recall which parish would be in your area. Perhaps Blessed Sacrament? Don’t mean to sound nosey, just trying to picture which church it is – it’s beautiful. Thanks for sharing your awesome photos. ;)

you had me at “lemon bars”. i loved how you changed it up with the cupcake wrappers, whipped cream and poppy seeds- perfect for summer. that garland made from doilies is genius and your daughter looked so happy on her baptism day! what a blessing.

2) So happy for you and the celebration of Liv’s baptism – welcome to the family of God, sweet baby! And your parish looks stunning! It reminds me of several old churches I’ve visited during travels to places – how blessed you are! Thank you for sharing the photos!

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